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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16
he Oft Told Story

II am glad, my child says the mother to her cid
est daughter to see you improving in health so
rapidly. Hoods Sarsaparla is doing wonders for
you, after your long and severe illness. You look
better every day"
"Yes, mother, AeeI so much stronger too.
Why, l can play all the afternoon, and not feel
tired. And the medicine is so pleasant to take.
Sister always wants taste when am taking It,"
"Well, it is really a peculiar and a remarkable
medicine. l have been reading its Phenomenal
Record Every statement is fair that 1t carries
conviction In fact
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16
PurifioS the Blood

"My daughter Il years DID, had her blood poi
soned by wearing colored hose, and troublesome
sores broke out on her feet and hands. Nothing
seemed to do her any good. We finally decided to
try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and after taking two bottles
she was entirely cured, have no indi-
cations of impure blood since" Mrs. ROBERT
BACKENsToE, Circleville, Ohio.
n. B-Be sure to get
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16
Vitality of Great Men

is not always innate or born with them, but
many instances are known where il has
been acquired by the persistent and judi
cious use OF DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

OF the peculiar medicinal merits Of Hoods Sarsa
parila is fully confirmed b. the voluntary testi-
mony of thousands who have tried it. Peculiar if
the combination proportion and preparation of its
ingredients, pecu lar in the extreme with
which it is put Up, Hoods Sarsaparilla accom-
plishes cures whore other preparations entirely
fail. Peculiar in the unequalled good name it has
made at home, which is q tower of strength
abroad" peculiar in the phenomenal sales it has at
tanned, the most popular and successf | spring
medicine and blood purifier before the public to-day
- uOOd,s Sarsanarilla.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

SINCE an old joke is called chestnut,
why shouldn't an old bean be called a
Eta!lrutl-New HaveR Nelos.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

How to keep the boys at nome-induce
some OF the neighbors' girls to run in
often.-Tezas Strings
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

TACKLE an Obstinate Cough or Cold with
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

PIPING times in Germany-500,0 900 meer-
schaums made yearly.-Boston Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

SILENCE is golden, but woman is per
fectly willing to take somebody eIse'S
word for it.-DdnSUille Breeze
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

Mrs. D. H. WADE, Scranton, Pa, writes:
"Had a lame back for Is years and ST.
Jacobs Oil completely cured me-" Price
fifty cents.
Rev. Jas. Powell, D. D., Sec. Amer. Mis-
sionary Association, IS Read Street, N. Y,
regards Red Star Cough Cure as the best OF
remedies and recommends it. Price % cents
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16
The Cutest Little Thinps.

"Cute''l he echoed. "Wen, don't know
as the adjective would have occurred to me
IN Just that connection. But if you mean
tnat they do their work thoroughly, yet
make no fuss about it; cause no pain or
weakness; and, in short, are everything
tnat pill ought to be, and nothing that it
ought not, then agree that Pierce's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets are about the cutest
little things goingp'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

CATTLE are demure, innocent-loolling
creatures, but their language is Glow"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

= MILD, soothing, and healing is DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

THE man who wears tight boots never
trembles in his shoes. Boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

If Affected with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Tnompson's EyeWater. Druggists sell it.25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

CoUeHs AND COLDS. Those who are sui
fering from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat
etc, should try BROWNS BRoNcHIM
TRoCHEs. Sold only in 6ores. Price % cts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

TEE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold every where. 25c
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

RIGHT wrongs no man; though it de-
ponds something on what you write.-1erGs
SUtingS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

In cutting up an old COW, butcher al
ways has hard time trying to make oetn
ends meat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

The orator who exclaims 81 an not IN
the roll of common men," generally comes
from the West, RSS ~ PsasA
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

COMPLIMENTS to tailors ought as a rule
to come under the head Of fitting tributes.
--Nerchant Trdgeler.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

IT is the Alaska diamond that lends such
sparkle to the conversation Of the hotel
clerk Burlington Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-04-16

(Which will you have, chloroform or
laughing gas'" said the dentist to his pa
tient, about to have tooth pulled. Either
will answer" said the customer - Wasp.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01
Maine Deaf MuteS Mission.

The annual convention of mutes of the Maine
Deaf Mutes' Mission was held in Bangor Saturday
and Sunday IN the vcstry of the Hammond street
church. There were sixty mutcs from different
parts of the State in attendance. The first meeting
was held Saturday afternoon and was called to or
der by the President, Charles A. Brown, of Bel
fast, and opened with prayer. President Brown
then made a few remarks in which he referred to
their meeting in the city of two talented semi
mutes, Thomas J. Chamberlain and George Wisely
He named the following who have died since the
last meeting: Miss Ann Campbell, Daniel Cleayes,
Mary Dixon and Chester r. Stearns Mr.. Brown
said that the matter of getting the Legislature to
provide for an establishment for the maintenance
of deaf mutcs in the borders of the State would
continue to be agitated until the people realized
the necessity of It, Regular routine business was
then disposed of, and the election of officers
suited in the election of G. A. Brown, of Belfast
President; Edwin Ramsdell, of IIarpswel Sccrc-
tary, and Hiram T. Hunt, Treasurer. Rev. Samu-
ell Rowe was reelected State Missionary and it
was voted to hold the next meeting the last satur-
day In August, 1885, at SacO. An enjoyable social
gathering occurred In the evening. Sunday fore
noon Rev. J. E. Adams preached an interesting
sermon to the mutes and Miss Leila Brown, daugf-
ter OF the President, acted as Interpreter to the
mutcs. In the afternoon there was a social gather
ing and Bible class in the vestry and in the even
ing, at 7.3O O'Clock, Rev. s. T. Fay of Boston, de-
livercd an excellent sermon to the mutes and
good sized congregation in the auditorium of the
church, Miss Brown acting as interpreter. 1t was
a very pleasant and profitable meeting.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01
Meeting of the County Grange.

The Patrons of Waldo County Grange held their
August session with Schasticook Grange, Burn
ham. The attendance was not large, but the meet
ing was profitable and interesting those present
manifestinS deep interest i'll the welfare of the
order. The cordial reception and unwoaric al
tcntion of our entertainers with the readiness of
all present to aid in the work made this meeting
one which those attending will long remember.
The meeting was called to order by W. L., A. L.
Brown, who called Bro. Lane to the chair as W.
NJ, pro TEN, and appointed Bro. Graves as W. o..
Bro. Perley as W. Chap, Sister Lane as t. A. s.,
Sister Dodge as w. c. Sister Fowler as w. F.,
Sister Leonard rs Flora The records of last meet
ing were read and approved. Tho programme
was well carried out. Address of welcome by
Sister Augusta Dodge; response by Bro. Lane;
seven oranges in Waldo county reportcd--ali in
fair prosperous condition-onc in kcnnebec by
Bro. Fowler; defamation by Bro. kimball, select
reading by Addic kimball; Bros. Brown and Bel
lows, Sisters Gordon, Leonard and Lane were APP
pointed committee on time, place and programme
for the september meeting; noon recess. After an
hour spent in terrifying the inner man with choice
viands drawn from capacious lunch baskets, or
der again restored and the committee on
time, place and programme made the following
report: Place, Richie Grange, Waldo; time Sent
9th; programme: LIST, opening exercises; ,, re
port of Oranges; 3, election of officers; noon re-
cess; H. comforting 9Th degree; 5, installation Of
officers; 6. remarks for the good of the order
Music furnished by the Grange. The report was
accepted. The topic, GLOW shall we renovate
wOrnout grass lands?" was opened by Bro Otis
C"rnforth followed by Bros. hurry, Brown, Glenn
cnts, Perley, Fowler, Leonard and Lane. a vote
of thanks was extended to Sebasticook Grange for
courteses received. Remarks for the good of the
order were made by the W. l.. A. l. Brown and
listened to with close attention and the applause
with which they were received showed the full APP
probation by his audience. All admitted that
were the suggestions of the w. Lecturer fully car
ried out the Oranges of Waldo County would be
greatly benefited in all points, morally intellect
ually and financially. o. }. Cornforth, Secretary
pro TEN.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

companies were represented. One member, Lieut.
Andrew J. Hilton died since the last reunion.
The following officers Of the regiment were pres
ent at the reunion: Col. Y. A. Smith, Boston,
Mass; Gen Chas. Hamin, Bangor; Quartermast
er IL. IL. Shaw, Portland; Sergeant Major Andrew
X. W!tlam Brewer; Co. B. Major Fred {. Low
Bangor; Lieut.. Miles Mckinney, East COrinth ;
Lieut. Isaac \. Morgan, South Thoma stun Co ID,
Lieut. Henry f. Sellers, Bangor; James A. Dole,
Bangor: Co. f, Lieut.. Frank y. Clark Washing
ton, ID: c.. Lieut.. George +. POtc, Boston. Mass. !;
Stephen q: Wallron, Bangor Co. g, Lieut..
Emery $. Wariwell, Bucksp0rt; Lieut.. CharlesJ.
House, Augusta: Co. II. Major Harrison q. Smith.
Columbia Falls; Co. l. Capt. John W. AtWell, Orc
no; Lieut.. Richard V. Moore, Old Town; Co. *.
Lieut. Fred o. Talbot, Alma, n. r.; Co. NJ, Lieut..
Albert +. Eastman. Falls Church, Va.
All were delighted with their reception and en-
tertainmcnt. The music was furnished by the
Ninalhaven Band, O. p. Lyons, leader, and a well
drilled choir of twelve young ladies and gentlemen,
led by W. Frank Pierce, who sang songs In Il
most acceptable manner. The committee having
charge were: On reception-E. \. Lyford +. 5.
Bodwcll, Mrs: {. d. Vina Mrs. \. a. Quint On
food-C. 3. yinal Chas. Haskell, W. 5. Vinal,
Mrs. Il. I. Carver, Mrs. George Rob erts. On
tables-George Roberts, J. II. Swears, J. S. Black,
Mrs. George Northrop, Mrs. J. f.. Vinal. On gen
eral arrangements-ThOmas q. Libby, with the
chairmcn of the several committees. These com
mittees worked nobly but are not entitled to all
sisted by probably every family in the town. The
interest excited seemed to be universal through
the town. The town itself appropriated money to
properly carry out the reception.
One of the members of the executive committee
declares that he does not believe there was fami-
been working two or three days to prepare this en-
tertanment,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

We publish on the first page letter caption
ed SIN Defence of the Anarchists" While we
do not doubt the honesty of the writer, Mr.. S.
c. Griffin, VIC can only regret that he, son of
Maine, should be found in the company of the
foreigners, many of them un-naturalized and
having no stake or interest in this country,
who are engaged in stirring up strife and dis
sensions which work more injury to the labor
ing people than to the capitalistic class against
which their efforts are professedly directed.
Nor do we think Mr.. Griffin has made out a
good case for these men. lie may be right in
saying that the Supreme Court of Illinois has
not decided that the convicted Anarchists must
hang; but it will he hard to convince great
majority of the people of this country that
they were not justly convicted and sentenced.
The following is from an exchange:
A staff correspondent of the Chicago News
claims to have positive information that the
condemned Anarchists will he hanged. 1t Ia
about time that something was done with
them, as tie anarchists, emb0ldencd by the
idea that the authorities dare not execute them,
are making themselves particularly obnoxious,
not only in Chicago but in other cities.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Cleycand> Commissioner OF Pensions is try
Ing to enroll the Democracy Gndcr the Black
tia3. Either Cleveland and Black OF Black and
Cleveland would suit llim. and either way it
TO vote auflinst
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

An anti administration Democratic daily j,
to be published at Atlanta Georgia. Gov.
Hell. Of New York. will ante for the entorpris,,
and Tho paper will boom Hill for the Prcsi-
dcnty. Ii looks like an uphill undertaking.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

1t is reported that the Noiunteer on her r.
cent trip around Cape Cod made record of
Is T. knots, equal to IL II standard miles. an
hour. The Thistle, as far is i, known. has
never matched this speed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The Bar lIarbor correspondent OF the Ban
gor Commercial reports that n reigiing belle
At the Robick wear. $500 carriers. }ut say, that
ton IL 10 them full justice" Why HOT news
lLLi
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The Boston Herald is evidently very anxious
to BE- considered more of Il Democratic organ
than the New York World or sun. The Her.
aid l. 100 GOOD Il newspaper t. prostitute itself
to the >ham-retorm Administration. but il will
ia il
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Col Henry Walker, Of Boston. "A Democratic
war horse. who HIS just returned from Europe,
says that the American Minister at the Court
of st. James is a banked >noA and that he in
tends to proclaim it openly. That's right Colo
mol well helm Won
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Atlanta. Georgia, has lad year OF prohib-
ton and propose, to continue dry" The
solid men OF The city favor the movement and
it i, proved that the city pro>pers without the
liquor traffic.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The man who last fall made Use of his for
mer standing a> "A Republican to aid Democrats
in defeating the local Republican ticket is now
ranva>sifIg the rounty for rum-oryan pub
li>f"1 i'll his city aud mainly CONTROLLED by
D.mNcrat.-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The Bar IIarbor regatta appears TO have
menr. The Gitai,. on the prize for first class
schconer>. hut they cil not Gitana first class
>loop~ 10 compete.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

ton holds is reuHion at Augusta. TUESDAY and
"Wednesday. sept. 18Th and ith. Every sur
viYor OF the old regiment is earnestly invited
u be IrA.eMt.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Wouldn't Mr.. Freddy Gebhardt make good
leading man: Boston Herald.
We should say not; hut he is a good follower
OF Mrs. Lanstry.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The Scotch cutter Thistle had her first spin
in New York waters Monday and Observers
say that she is a terror.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The rrohbitioni>ts of New York have nomi-
mated State ticket and declared for woman
suffrage.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Free trade means slave labor. The Demo-
cratic parry i Getting back to it, Old stamping
ground" says The Detroit Tribune.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Evidently the proper place for the Rev. DR..
Miner is under ground. His statements will
not bear the light.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

What ais Bass" enquiries the Boston Even
inc Record We do not know; but Bass ale
is prohibited.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Jcll. Davis says the papers wont let him
alone. But he won't let them let him alone.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Following the example of Miss Rose Eliza
beth Cleveland. Queen Victoria is about to
publish a novel.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

That staunch Republican daily the Kcnncbec
Journal, has undergone some changes in own
ership and management. First Mr.. Charles
r. Flynt, for some time past foreman of the
job department, became one of the proprietors
Then MIR. Clarence b. Bureigh. of Augusta.
son of Hon. Edward c. BurlcgL. State Treas
urer. bought an interest in the Journal and has
entered upon active duty as one of the editors
of the paper. Mr.. Burlcigh is young man of
marked abilities, with special aptitude for
journalism and has had some practical expert
cnce in his chosen field. He graduated from
rowdoin College this year with high honors.
Mr.. Charles a. Spraguc, for the past eight
years business manager of the paper has sold
his interest and retired and is now on his way
to California where he expects to pass the
winter and regain his health, which has been
somewhat impaired by close attention to Office
work. The firm of Sprague t. Son is succeed
ed by Sprague, Burleigh Il Flint, who will
hereafter publish the Kennebec journal, and
who will shortly make important improvements
in both the daily and weekly editions.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Sharp, the New York boodler. is happy
Judge Potter has decided that Sharp was not
fairly convicted and it will now be necessary
for a higher court to review the evidence and
perhaps grant a new trial. The Boston Record
says that ''Sharp knew his man when he APP
pealed to Potter Potter is evidently Bel
fast police judge kind OF man.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The iowa Republican State convention, held
ia,t week in ncS Moines, rcnominated Cover
nor LaTrabcc. Prohibition WIS endorsed, and
the party was encouraged to continue it. 1.-The
man is not bonn said Gov. Larrabce .'wlo
will live to see the saloons again turned loose
in Iowa. to prey upon helpless women and
Children
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The Massachusetts, Democracy appear, to be
stalled >alton>talled.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

Secretary Bavard may fifty be termed a sta
the fisheries question. and the settlement of
the affair is not advanced a single inch beyond
the point at which he began. New York
Tribune.
And if it ever does advance under his man
agement it will be upon the British side. Mr.
Blaine as Secretary of State or President
would have settled this matter in short order,
and would not have sacrificed American inter-
estS.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The North Atlantic Squadron sailed from
Bar liarbor last Thursday morning. but '',he
Despatch remained in the harbor as Secretary
WhitneyS private vessel reports the Bangor
Commercial correspondent. Is this Jefferson
ian simplicity. rctrenchment and reform, using
government craft as '.priNate ve,.el."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

The story of how the America Won the cup
from the English yacht fleet at Cowe> tiirtv-siX
Years ago will probably be new to many read
cr>. and is of special interest at this time. The
account from the New York Evening sun.
printed on the first page, is both graphic and
accurate.
1t is getting to be a common Democratic
trick to put ont a fla with Clevclanl'S Dor
trait on it over 4 street through which Grand
Army procession is to pass; but the q. A. L.
boys with great un.sn mity refuse TO march tlll-
der that tla-. The experiment was last tried
in Wheeling. West Virginia.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01
TIE TWENTY SMITH REGIMENT ASSOCIATIO.

The second annual reunion of the 10Th Maine
Regiment A association was held in Belfast on Fri.
day, Aug 3Gth. Roll call was responded to by 14O
members, larger number than was present last
year Early in the day the veterans gathered about
the headquarters at Pierce's paror Theatre, and
iniulgcd in haniishakng and reyiving memories
Of other days. Many of the comrades were ac-
c"mpanca ly their laes. At noon the veterans
assembled at Grand Army Hail. on Main street,
and fell in to march to dinner under escort of
Thomas II. Marshall Post. When the ranks were
formed they marched in the following order:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-01

at this port, has been chartered to load hay for
Charleston, and from thence to Satia River for
| lumber for Boston at So per thousand free of
wharfage ...Several years ago when spars were
very scarce several schooners at this port had
masts made from hard pine, by bolting together
four large sticks, the single pieces spiced for the
rcuuirc'i LENGTH and the seams calked. The masts,
have not proved successful and will have to be.
taken out, rs under pressure of sail they twist
badly and leak, allowing water to r,n down to the
kcelson. Sch Charlotte T. Sibley will have her
foremost taken out on arrival home. sch. Meyer
4 Muller, which also has made masts, will have
her foremost removed. The spars of the sch. Pc
nObscot which went by the board In her recent col
lsion We're made masts, and it is believed that had
they been whole sticks they would not have been
carried away so easily Capt. John W. Ferguson
of sch. Geo. Il. Ferguson, has written home the
particulars of his vessel being struck by lightning
as mentioned last week. The schooner was tow
ing down the North River and when near Newburg,
\. y, was struck by lightning. The captain was
knocked down, but recovered in half an hour.
None of the crew were injured. The vessel is at
New York receiving new mlsts. The damages
will be about 500. Capt. Bonner, of Baltimore,
arrived in Belfast last week, and will remain here
while his new barkentnc is building in &. W. Cot
trclls yard. Capt. Bonner says the Priscilla the
last one built here, sails better than formerly. He
made the last run from Rio Janeiro to Baltimore
IN twenty nine days, beating all vessels In his
company. lie expects the new one to be Il better
sailcr than the Priscilla. Sch Ncttie Langdon,
Baglcy, has loaded cement at New York for st.
Augustine, for $500. Sch. Mark Pendcton, Pen
dlcton, has loaded crcosatcd piling at New York
for Portland, $SO0.....Sch. Florence Leland, Adams
has chartered to load lumber at Doboy for New
York at &c. free of wharfage ...Sch. Dora NJ
French, French, coal at Port johnson to Salem, so
cts and discharge. Sch. Carrie A. Lane, Capt.
+. s. Dyer, has discharged at Aspinwall and will
proceed to Tuspan, where she will load mahogany
for New York. 80. Sch. Abraham Richardson has
chartered to load paving at City Point for New
York. Schs. Earl and Lillian will load paving at
same place for Boston,. Sch. Fannie A. Gorham
is the Merchants Marine railway. Sch Atldie
Vessels is discharging load of coal for II, e..
Pitcher. Sch John Z. Smith, of Belfast, arrived
at Charleston, 5. c., on Tuesday, seven days from
Gardiner.